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The Use of Contingent Fees in Personal Injury Litigation: A Comprehensive Overview

Personal injury litigation plays a vital role in the legal system, providing a pathway for individuals to seek justice when they have been injured due to accidents, negligence, or intentional harm. Central to this process is the method by which legal professionals are compensated, with contingent fee agreements being one of the most prominent mechanisms. In this arrangement, lawyers are

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The Criminalization of Mob Lynching Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023: A New Chapter in Indian Penal Law

Introduction Mob lynching, as a very horrific kind of social crime, had always been beyond the express provisions of any of Indian criminal laws. Even though courts have in many cases fallen back upon the provisons on murder, rioting or unlawful assembly in the Indian Penal Code (IPC) to prosecute mob lynching, there was no law identifying mob lynching as a specific

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Whistleblower Protection Laws

This is a program launched in order to prevent corruption from being done in the public sector of the department. In this program, the public is basically allowed or has the power to cross-check the functioning of the government. When they see any public official doing corruption they have the authority to write a complaint to the higher authority and

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Commentaries on Section 8-A of the Representation of People’s Act, 1951

The Representation of People’s Act, 1951, serves as a cornerstone of India’s electoral framework, regulating various aspects of the democratic process for both central and state elections. Introduced in the early years following India’s independence, this Act lays down the legal foundation for conducting elections, specifying voter qualifications, disqualifications, and election procedures. One of its critical provisions, Section 8-A, specifically

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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967: Extending Beyond Counterterrorism

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), is among India’s most comprehensive legal tools to address threats to national security and sovereignty. While it is commonly linked to counterterrorism, its provisions extend to various unlawful activities that jeopardize India’s stability and constitutional framework. This article delves into the UAPA’s historical background, key provisions, broader scope, and relevance beyond terrorism, alongside addressing

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The Limitation Act, 1963, and Its Relevance to Matrimonial Litigations: A Comparative Study with U.S. Law

The Limitation Act, 1963[1], is a vital piece of Indian legislation that defines the time limits for initiating legal actions to ensure disputes are resolved efficiently and evidence remains reliable. Its application to matrimonial disputes—such as divorce, maintenance, annulments, and custody—poses unique challenges due to the sensitive and evolving nature of family law. In contrast, the United States employs a

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FIR: A Right or a Request?

The Unequal Gate to Justice in Rural Uttar Pradesh Author: Vaibhav Tripathi “Saxam” Advocate | Legal Rights Volunteer     Introduction The First Information Report (FIR) is a citizen’s entry point into the criminal justice system. It marks the official recognition that a cognizable offence has occurred and activates investigation, arrest, and prosecution mechanisms. However, despite clear legal provisions and

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Selling Tobacco should be banned

This is one of the topics on which there is a lot of need to do the discussion. Due to this single thing of tobacco, many of the lives of multiple families have been destroyed and once the person has started doing such activities he/she becomes addicted to it and can not even leave it as they have been addicted

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Can Ancestral Property Be Sold Without the Consent of Successors?

Ancestral property holds deep significance as a link to a family’s history, blending cultural heritage with generational wealth. It is valued not just for its monetary worth but also as a symbol of family legacy and tradition. A frequent legal concern arises regarding whether such property can be sold without the consent of the heirs who have a claim to

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The Public Trust Principle Under Common Law: An Overview

The Public Trust Principle under common law is a fundamental legal doctrine that underscores the government’s responsibility to hold and manage certain resources for the benefit of the public. Rooted in the idea that some resources, such as air, water, and land, are inherently public and must not be privately owned, this principle ensures their preservation for current and future

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Adoption Laws in India: Legal Procedures and Rights

Adoption is a legal process that allows an individual or a couple to take on the parental rights and responsibilities of a child who is not biologically theirs. In India, adoption is primarily regulated by two major laws: The Hindu Adoption and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) and The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (JJ Act). These

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After Eight month of incarnation in False Case of Posco and rape we got relife for our client

Landmark Relief Secured: Sharma & Sharma Advocates Obtain Bail for Client After Eight Months of Incarceration in False Case High Court Grants Bail to ‘Chotu’ in FIR No. 48 of 2025 — Justice Prevails After Prolonged Detention In a recent judgment, the Hon’ble High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, Lucknow Bench, delivered a significant relief to our client Chotu, who

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